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Gene is defined as a functional unit of hereditary. Genes are unique to individual. Genes carry information through DNA. No gene is responsible for any disease unless it is a defective gene. A gene becomes defective initially in any individual due to mutations in chromosomes that is a base pair change in DNA. In some cases like hemophilia these defective genes are passed to next generations also.That cannot be called as a disease rather we can call it as a disorder or defect.

Disease is abnormal change in body that is caused due to a microorganism.

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Why do inherited diseases like hemophilia and cystic fibrosis occur?

They are caused by the genes that we inherit from our parents. Genes govern how our body is run. Cystic fibrosis is caused by a recessive alle. This means that both parents must be carriers of the alle responsible for cystic fibrosis. The parents don't have to have the condition themselves; they can be just carriers of the one alle that makes up the condition.


What is the characteristic caused by genes?

trait


Can you ldentify which infectious diseases are caused by fungi and which are caused by parasites?

Infectious diseases caused by fungi include candidiasis, aspergillosis, and ringworm. Infectious diseases caused by parasites include malaria, toxoplasmosis, and giardiasis.


Which plant disease is caused by fungi and what are its mode of transmission?

Many plant diseases are caused by fungi through their spores. For example white rust of crucifers is caused by Albugo candida. Its mode of transmission is by wind born conidiospores.Many plant diseases are caused by fungi though their spores. For example white rust of crucifers is caused by Albugo candida.Its mode of transmission is by wind borne conidiospores.


Distinguish among pathogenic deficiency hereditary and physiological disease?

Pathogenic diseases are caused by what is called a pathogen. Pathogens are parasitic organisms that cause disease int heir host. There are five different groups of pathogens: Viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoans and parasitic worms. Deficiency diseases are just as the name suggests. They are caused by a deficiency of a particular nutrient in the diet. Hereditary diseases are passed on through generations via their genes. For example, haemophilia and sickle cell disease. They cannot be cured. Physiological diseases are caused by the failure or malfunction of body parts or organs

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What are genetic diseases caused by?

Genetic diseases are malfunctions in the chromosomes, genes, DNA, cell development or natural hereditary of mutated genes.


A disorder caused partly or completely by a defect in genes?

There are dozens of diseases caused by a genetic defect. They are known as genetic diseases. Sickle Cell anemia, Hemophilia, Tay-Sachs, Huntingtons Disease- and many others are genetic diseases.


Diseases caused by worms?

Many diseases can be caused by parasitic worms. Trichinosis and intestinal diseases can be caused by the roundworm. Hookworm and whip worm disease are caused by the Hookworm.


How are hereditary diseases are passed from generation to another?

They are caused by abnormal genes and so are passed from one generation to the other on the DNA.


Are infectious diseases caused by human genes?

While a person's genes may make him or her more or less susceptible to a particular infectious disease, infectious disease are not caused by genes. Infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms (bacteria, viruses) that multiply in the body and that can be transferred from one person to another.


What can be caused by a virus?

Many diseases such as HIV.


What traits that are caused by the interaction of the many genes said to be?

polygenic


What diseases does bacteria make?

There are many, many diseases caused by bacteria. Far too many to list here


Why do inherited diseases like hemophilia and cystic fibrosis occur?

They are caused by the genes that we inherit from our parents. Genes govern how our body is run. Cystic fibrosis is caused by a recessive alle. This means that both parents must be carriers of the alle responsible for cystic fibrosis. The parents don't have to have the condition themselves; they can be just carriers of the one alle that makes up the condition.


What is deficiency diseases and what are the diseases caused?

They are diseases caused by lack vitaminsthe diseases caused are:rickets,beri beri, scruvy,kwashiorkor.


Describe three ways genetic diseases are caused?

1. (1) Produced by an abnormality in, or a mutation of the genetic code in a single gene; (2) Caused by several abnormal genes (Producing so-called polygenic diseases); or (3) Caused by the abnormal presence or absence of an entire chromosome or by alteration in the structure of chromosomes.


What human disease is caused by fungus?

There are many human diseases that are caused by fungus, some commonly known diseases caused by fungi are jock itch, ringworm and athlete's foot. There are other uncommon diseases caused by fungus and one that I can name of is called Favus.